Patronal Feast of Saints Fermo and Rustico in Cusago

The Patron Saints of Cusago

Saints Fermo and Rustico, martyrs from Verona, are the patron saints of Cusago, a municipality in the province of Milan known for its picturesque Visconti Castle overlooking the central square. The village parish church is dedicated to them, and the patronal feast, held in early May, is the most anticipated event in the local religious and civil calendar.

The Relics of Saint Vincent

An element that makes Cusago's festival special is its connection to Saint Vincent, a martyr from Roman times whose relics have been kept in the parish church since at least 1685, a gift from Pope Alexander VIII. During the patronal week, the urn containing the relics is displayed for the veneration of the faithful, in a ritual that has been repeated for over three centuries.

A Week of Events

The festival program combines religious moments and community initiatives: the solemn mass, the charity raffle to support parish activities, the second-hand market, activities for children from the oratory, and, as a culmination, the solemn procession through the village streets with the urn of relics, accompanied by the brass band.

The Castle Village

The setting for the festival is the historic center of Cusago, gathered around the Visconti Castle, one of the favorite hunting lodges of the Visconti and Sforza families in the Duchy of Milan. Participating in the patronal feast is also an opportunity to discover this elegant and little-known village, just a few kilometers from the metropolis but immersed in the countryside of the Parco Agricolo Sud Milano.